Sougat Sarkhel
Ichapore
Summary
Experienced Active Directory Administrator with over 10 years of IT expertise, specializing in Windows Server administration, VMware, and Nutanix environments. Adept at managing and troubleshooting complex Active Directory infrastructures, including GPO management, OU structuring, replication, and audits. Knowledge on modifying and creating PowerShell scripts with the hel of different AI tools to automate administrative tasks and enhance efficiency. Skilled in vulnerability management, server patching via SCCM, and virtualization technologies, with hands-on experience in ESXi and AHV migrations. Proven ability to collaborate with global clients (U.S. & U.K.) to resolve critical IT issues, ensuring seamless operations. Seeking to leverage technical expertise and problem-solving skills in a dynamic role with emerging technologies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Active Directory Administrator
TATA Consultancy Services
10.2019 - Current
Active Directory Administration: Windows Server Administration: Virtualization & Cloud Technologies: Hardware & Remote Management:
- Group Policy (GPO) Management – creation, modification, and troubleshooting.
- Organizational Unit (OU) Management.
- User Account Management – creation, deletion, modification.
- Active Directory Audits & Object Monitoring.
- Active Directory Replication & Health Checks.
- Domain Controller Promotion/Demotion.
- Domain Controller Vulnerability management and security compliance.
- Decommission of Active Directory Domain from a Forest.
- PowerShell scripts to automate Active Directory maintenance tasks.
- Active Directory Assessment.
- Active Directory Backup: Experience in implementing and maintaining Active Directory backup and recovery procedures to ensure business continuity.
- Expertise in Windows Server 2008 R2, 2012 R2, 2016 ,2019 troubleshooting.
- Windows Server patching through SCCM.
- Vulnerability management and security compliance.
- VMware vSphere 6.5, 6.7, 7.0.3 – troubleshooting and VCenter upgrade.
- Nutanix Administration – Hypervisor alerts, AOS & firmware upgrades, DR setup.
- ESXi to AHV Migration using Move tool, cluster expansion & creation.
- Basic knowledge of Citrix Environment.
- Experience with CISCO UCS, HP ILO, Nutanix HCI.
Windows Server Administrator
CAPGEMINI TECHNOLOGY SERVICE INDIA LIMITED
01.2015 - 10.2019
Windows server Admin
- Provided technical support and incident resolution for U.S. and U.K. clients.
- Assisted in Windows Server administration, patching, and troubleshooting.
- Supported VMware environments and ensured smooth virtual infrastructure operations as a L1.5
Education
Masters -
Bachelors -
Higher Secondary -
WBCHSE
Secondary -
WBBSE
Skills
- Windows Server Management
- Active Directory Management
- VMware Infrastructure Administration
- Nutanix Infrastructure Management
- Collaborative Teamwork
- Ownership
- Commitment to career
- Career motivation
- Decision making
- Strong Interpersonal Communication
- Leadership
- Work Delegation
- Customer handling
Certification
- ITIL V3 Foundation
- Nutanix Training
- Pursuing training on AZ-104
Languages
English
Bengali
Hindi
Personal Information
- Total Experience: 10 Years
- Total Experience: More than 10 years in IT, primarily as an Active Directory Admin and secondary as Nutanix and VMware Admin, with experience handling U.S and U.K clients.
Timeline
Active Directory Administrator
TATA Consultancy Services
10.2019 - Current
Windows Server Administrator
CAPGEMINI TECHNOLOGY SERVICE INDIA LIMITED
01.2015 - 10.2019
Bachelors -
Higher Secondary -
WBCHSE
Secondary -
WBBSE
Masters -
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